It’s that time of year and I love sharing with you some of my favorite gifts for kids of all ages. As an OT, I look for gifts that provide some skill development, and of course, just playing in a variety of forms is inherently therapeutic! I hope you enjoy perusing some of these ideas for small gifts!
Stocking Stuffer Ideas…
Washi tape is great for working on bilateral coordination and it has a little give so it can be less frustrating than regular tape.
A great fine motor activity and life skill!
A fun game that is great to bring along when you might be waiting a restaurant. This was on my list last year as well!
A fun book for them to read!
Thinking Putty is great for the person who loves to fidget with something. The tactile feedback is great for calming before tests and presentations too!
This potholder loom kit is great quality and builds great fine motor and sequencing skills!
Doodle Tops are a favorite and have been on the list before. These are great to build hand strength!
If you have a trip coming up, I couldn’t recommend a yo-yo enough! So great for waiting in lines, at the airport…
A new favorite activity of mine to do with kids of all ages- finger knitting is very calming and of course, great for fine motor skill development!
A favorite pastime of my childhood- Cat’s Cradle is a classic! Great for fine motor skills, motor planning, and visual perceptual skills!
Kanoodle is a great visual processing and motor planning game!
Surprise balls! Need I say more?!
Some gift ideas…
For the soccer player in your life, these are great for building hand-eye coordination!
Snap Circuits are always a favorite!
These little crochet animals have become so popular- a great starter kit!
And this is my go-to for product guides!
Ticket to Ride is a great game to build executive functioning skills. It is a fun one for the whole family too!
For the budding chef- this cookbook is great! Add some baking and cooking accessories to go with it!
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Enjoy the holiday season!
